New basemap styling is coming soon to Google Maps Platform. This update to map styling includes a new default color palette, modernized pins, and improvements to map experiences and usability. All map styles will be automatically updated in March 2025. For more information on availability and how to opt in earlier, see New map style for Google Maps Platform.
This page is updated with each new release of the
Map Tiles API. The changelog lists releases by date and includes
any new features, bug fixes and significant performance improvements.
You can also browse and filter all release notes for all products in the
Google API Console.
See the Getting Started documentation for information on how
to get started using the Map Tiles API.
May 13, 2024
The quota limit for Photorealisitc 3D tiles is increasing from 300 to 10,000 root tileset requests per day.
October 26, 2023
Announcing the General Availability (GA) release of the Maps Tiles API. See the Release Notes for information about this release and for all other releases.
The Map Tiles API is now available in Preview. The Map Tiles API allows you to build immersive, customized map visualizations using high-resolution Photorealistic 3D Tiles, 2D Tiles, and Street View Tiles.
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